CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Kate Hamilton Address: OakvilleOntario Canada

E-mail: kate.hamilton@me.com

Personal Profile

Kate has a broad range of management and design skills supported by a considerable amount of work experience dealing with the general public.

Having trained and adapted to meet the challenges presented to her in the past, she has fulfilled most of her career ambitions. Her versatility is an asset, as is her willingness to learn new skills.

Kate is now looking for secure and dependable employment within an organisation that will make use of the skills she has to offer.

A hard working, well organised and self-motivated individual who shows commitment and loyalty in all she undertakes.

Career History

June 2001 to Present – HAMILTON’S Clothing & Design LTD (U.K.)Role: Director (Remote)

Responsibilities include:

Staff Recruitment, Appraisal, Discipline Client and Supplier Liaison (WORD) School Visits and Presentations Company Marketing, Advertising and Promotions Stock Buying, Ordering and Control (EXCEL) Quality Control Book Keeping (SAGE Accounts Software) Invoicing to Account Customers (SAGE) Banking and Cash Handling Till Control (EPOS Touch Screen Stock/Till System) Embroidery Design Digitising (CAD) Financial Forecasting and Projection (EXCEL) Budget and Cash Flow Health and Safety

April 2014 to July 2015 – RHB Group/McCarthy’s School wearRole: Design Coordinator & Production Manager

Responsibilities include:

General management duties and accountability of up to 12 people. Digitising New Designs. Redigitising and amending old designs for cost efficiency. Advising AEs regarding design and logo specs etc. Creating, updating & updating new embroidery catalogue. Creating, updating & updating new print catalogue. Co-ordinating samples for AEs. Issuing & maintaining high and consistent production targets. Documenting production targets. Maintaining staff punch clock times. Sourcing new techniques and materials for production efficiency. Ordering and maintaining supplies i.e. thread, backing etc. Quality Control.

Supervising general machine maintenance and point of contact for mechanics and suppliers. Approving strike offs by overseas vendors prior to production. Approving logo positions and size grading for overseas vendors prior to production. Creating Picking and Production Schedules. Co-ordinating WOs for internal/external production. WO approval. Creating POs for External Vendors. Coordinating deliveries and collections with logistics and EVs. EV point of contact.

June 2010 to March 2014 – Stitchy Lizard Promotions Role: Embroidery Design Digitiser

Responsibilities include:

Embroidery Design Programming (CAD) Client Liaison Quality Control Working within deadlines

Role: Accounts Payable

Responsibilities include:

Inputting invoices payable and data using Shopworks Making Weekly Payments to Vendors Keeping all data and accounts in order and up-to-date

June 2011 to December 2014 - University of Toronto Standardized Patient ProgramRole: Standardized Patient

Responsibilities include:

Role play of various medical conditions for the purpose of training medical students Monitoring and assisting co-ordinators during National Medical Exams Administration and collation of Medical Exam documents Working within a confidential environment

June 1995 to June 2001– Freelance Design Digitiser (Programmer) and CAD Design/Sales Consultant Barudan U.K. Ltd

Responsibilities include:

Client Liaison via mail (WORD) and Telephone Training Provider Sales and Marketing for Barudan U.K. Exhibition Promotions and Sales After Sales Back-up and Support

Creating a Client and Design Database Embroidery Design Digitising (CAD) Creation and Production of Training Manual

October 1993 to June 1995 – Virtuoso Stitch Design (U.K)Role: Design and Sales Manager

Responsibilities include:

International Supplier Liaison Importing Software and Fulfilling Customs Regulations Creating a Client Database Client Liaison, Training and Support Exhibition Promotions and Sales National Sales Promotions Advertising and Marketing International Monetary Transfers Invoicing Embroidery Design Digitiser (CAD)

January 1992 to October 1993 – Peter Wright Ltd (U.K.)Role: Northern Design and Sales Manager

Responsibilities include:

Office Manager Embroidery Design Digitiser Sourcing Premises Creating a Client Database Fulfilling Weekly Reports for Head Office On Site Client Liaison National & International Exhibition Promotions and Sales Staff Recruitment Mail Despatch Quality Control Increasing Company Profile

July 1983 to January 1992 – Geoffrey E. MacPherson Ltd (U.K.)Role: Embroidery Design Draughtsperson and Programmer / Overseas Manager

Responsibilities include:

Relief Manager for Overseas Branches in Cape Town and Auckland On Site and In House Client Liaison Embroidery Design Draughtsperson. (Upon completion of a two year apprenticeship) Training Officer for Draughtsman Apprenticeships Training Provider for Specialist Techniques (Cornelly) in Italy Software Demonstrator/Trainer (National and International) Exhibition Demonstrator and sales Responsible for writing Training Manuals Progression from Manual Card Punch (Binary) to Computerised Design Systems Research and Development for new Design Techniques and Embroidery Machinery

Education

Derby College of Higher Education Ilkeston School (Sixth Form)Hallcroft School (Secondary)

Technical/Business Areas of Expertise

Advanced:

Embroidery Design Programmer and draughtsperson (Own Software)Specialist Software Training ProviderProblem Solving and Customer Support

Intermediate:

Retail ManagerGeneral Office ManagerComprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications I.E. WORD, EXCELExcellent Communication Skills. I.E. Email, Fax, Telephone, Letter Composition.SageShop Works

Basic:

Confident in dealing with the general public.First-rate Organisational SkillsWell presented

Interests

With a genuine love of the arts, Kate enjoys the theatre. She has appeared in a number of community productions from an early age and continues to do so as a member of various theatre companies.

Kate enjoys singing and is lead vocalist in a local Soul and Blues band.

A dedicated runner and fitness enthusiast, Kate has completed numerous organised races including 10K, Half Marathons and the London Marathon in 2008.

Until her departure from the U.K., Kate played an active role within her children’s school and was appointed Chair of Governors in 2008. The school achieved ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ in its national inspection in 2009.

Kate enjoys nothing better than spending quality time with her family and dogs, Duke & Penny.

Additional Information

Status: Married

Nationality: British Kate has gained Permanent Residence Status since arriving in Canada in January 2010.

Age Range: 35-50

Full and clean driving license held

References available upon request